46% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Stroke28%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Idle Hour Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Idle Hour Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Idle Hour Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.2
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Idle Hour Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Idle Hour Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
frontdesk@idlehourclub.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
251 Idle Hour Dr, Macon, GA 31210, USA
Course Description
Idle Hour Club is a private club in Macon, Georgia offering a full‑service experience that centers on recreation and socializing. The club features an 18-hole golf course, 13 tennis courts, a modern fitness center, an expansive aquatics facility, and comprehensive dining and banquet services for members. It serves as a community hub for members to play, dine, celebrate, and connect, with amenities designed for year-round recreation and social events. Located at 251 Idle Hour Drive, Macon, GA, the club emphasizes member-focused hospitality and a family-friendly private club atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1914
Conditions
Green: Bent
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Idle Hour Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back long par four decisions that risk big numbers if drives stray, piling pressure on irons across a layout where bogeys come hard even for average play.This course builds scoring risk through repeated tough stretches demanding safe tees and firm approaches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706681 yards6109 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.2Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 202 | 537 | 480 | 385 | 447 | 444 | 176 | 449 | 3456 | 317 | 412 | 165 | 295 | 357 | 624 | 402 | 464 | 189 | 3225 | 6681 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706397 yards5849 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.9Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 178 | 509 | 438 | 385 | 433 | 406 | 176 | 421 | 3282 | 317 | 390 | 165 | 295 | 357 | 596 | 402 | 404 | 189 | 3115 | 6397 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: MalePar 706205 yards5674 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 153 | 509 | 427 | 385 | 397 | 406 | 164 | 409 | 3186 | 317 | 372 | 165 | 295 | 357 | 568 | 374 | 404 | 167 | 3019 | 6205 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Idle Hour Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
49% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Idle Hour Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Idle Hour Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
15% match
For Gold tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
57% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
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Get Started15% match
For Gold tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
48% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment26%
Accuracy18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Aim26%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Accuracy12%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
25% match
For Member tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
46% match
For Member tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started61% match
For Member tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
75% match
For Member tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Member tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Member tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
32% match
For Member tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Member tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For Member tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Member tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
67% match
For Member tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
61% match
For Member tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
64% match
For Member tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For Member tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Member tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
77% match
For Member tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
62% match
For Member tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Member tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Member tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
62% match
For Black tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision21%
Aim19%
54% match
For Black tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
82% match
For Black tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
53% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
45% match
For Black tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
47% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
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Get Started15% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Idle Hour Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Idle Hour Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Idle Hour Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Idle Hour Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Idle Hour Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6443 yards. The back tees extend to 6681.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Idle Hour Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Idle Hour Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6681.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Idle Hour Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Idle Hour Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6681.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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